6 episodes
- Welcome to episode 4 of So Near Yet So VAR. Host Gavin Wallace is joined by former FIFA officials Mark Clattenburg and Bobby Madden to discuss the weekend's drama.
In this episode, the team discuss:
- Manchester derby madness
- Old Firm cup clash review
- Arsenal penalty complaint
- Villa want red
Covering all the big talking points from North and South of the border over the weekend. Follow the show, find our socials, and watch video clips here: https://linktr.ee/SoNearYetSoVAR - Welcome to episode 3 of So Near Yet So VAR.
Host Gavin Wallace is joined by former FIFA officials Mark Clattenburg and Bobby Madden to discuss the weekends drama.On this episode, the team discuss:
Hand of Nico: Forrest goal chopped off
Liverpool penalty claim: Gakpo goes down, in or out?
Celtic’s offence at offside in Paisley: Not once, but twice
Mike Dean playing games: Bravado or insanity?
Covering all the other big decisions from a big midweek in Scotland, and both North and South of the border over the weekend.
Follow the show, find our socials, and watch video clips here: https://linktr.ee/SoNearYetSoVAR - Welcome to episode 2 of So Near Yet So VAR. Host Gavin Wallace is joined by former FIFA officials Mark Clattenburg and Bobby Madden to discuss the weekend's drama.On this episode, the team discuss:* Harry’s helping hand: Manchester United take the lead against Ipswich with a controversial decision.* Allison’s Anfield analysis: Should Forest have received a crucial penalty against Liverpool?* Aberdeen v Rangers: It wouldn’t be the same without some Pittodrie pantomime.The refereeing drama continues, and we will return next Sunday evening. Please remember to subscribe, like, share and comment. Follow the show, find our socials, and watch video clips here: https://linktr.ee/SoNearYetSoVAR
Ep 1: England’s Premier League returns with a debut Villain, while north of the border, a Dundee derby mistaken identity debate ⚽️
24/08/2026 | 59 mins.On the debut episode of So Near ,Yet So VAR, we dive straight into the opening weekend's biggest talking points as host Gavin Wallace is joined by former FIFA officials Mark Clattenburg and Bobby Madden
We dissect João Gomes’ disastrous, red-carded Aston Villa debut against Brighton, Man City's late winner allowed at the Etihad after an offside flag scare, and Dominik Szoboszlai's ice-cool 99th-minute penalty rescue for Liverpool at St. James' Park. Plus, in Scotland we unpack a baffling case of mistaken identity in the Dundee derby.
The refereeing drama is officially back and we will return every Sunday evening to review it for you. Please remember to subscribe, like, share and comment.
👉 Follow the show, find our socials, and watch video clips here: https://linktr.ee/SoNearYetSoVAR- We are back! In episode 1 we review all the incidents from the opening weekend in Scottish football.
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